Christoph Falke

Christoph Falke has over 20 years of work experience in the media industry. Christoph is currently the Geschäftsführer at Wake Word since 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Managing Director Axel Springer Audio at Axel Springer SE from 2019 onwards. In their role, they were responsible for managing the TV and Radio portfolio, including well-known radio stations like Antenne Bayern, Hit-Radio FFH, and Radio NRW. Christoph also handled business development in TV and audio, focusing on growth opportunities. Before joining Axel Springer SE, Christoph worked at Bauer Media Group, where they held various positions, including Head of Division Electronic Media and Media referent (Electronic Media), with responsibilities ranging from corporate investment management to identification of new investment opportunities in television, radio, and digital services. Christoph also had a brief role as a Project Leader Internet Research at Institut für Kommunikation und Marketing e.V. at the beginning of their career. Overall, Christoph Falke's work experience showcases their expertise in managing media portfolios, business development, and strategic projects in the media industry.

Christoph Falke completed an apprenticeship as an advertising merchant at Osnabrücker Sonntagszeitung from 1994 to 1996. Christoph then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Communications Industry & Marketing at Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences from 1996 to 2000.